Kitchen Manager: Hands-On Line Lead in Busy Kitchen

Full Circle Brew Co; Fenwick; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Brew Co. is opening a new bar and restaurant in Fenwick, Newcastle, led by a Kitchen Manager who will execute the concept with a premium team.

You will run the kitchen operation, lead service on the pass, and ensure every plate aligns with spec while managing labour, wastage, and GP targets. You will implement the recipes and SOPs provided, foster a high‑performing brigade, and work closely with Bar Management to coordinate seamless service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar senior kitchen role, in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands‑on cooking ability and leadership during service.
• Strong understanding of food cost, stock control, and labour scheduling to hit targets.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen controls and food hygiene best practices.
• Natural leader with ability to build a capable brigade quickly.
• Ability to operate within a defined concept and recipes without menu changes.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of kitchen operation: staffing, standards, cleanliness, compliance, and output quality.
• Lead the line and cook during service — hands‑on, on‑the‑pass role.
• Follow provided recipes and SOPs to ensure consistent dishes.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and consistency.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff from ground up.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships; minimise waste.
• Own kitchen costs: schedule labour against sales, hit GP targets, control wastage.
• Maintain HACCP records and allergen controls.
• Collaborate with Bar Manager to coordinate food and drink service.
• Monitor kitchen performance and report on costs and operations to management.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and issues are flagged promptly.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Hands-on cooking

Food cost management

Stock control

Labour scheduling

Food hygiene & HACCP

Team development

Menu/recipe adherence

Job description

Full Circle Brew Co. is opening a new bar and restaurant in Fenwick, Newcastle, led by a Kitchen Manager who will execute the concept with a premium team.

You will run the kitchen operation, lead service on the pass, and ensure every plate aligns with spec while managing labour, wastage, and GP targets. You will implement the recipes and SOPs provided, foster a high‑performing brigade, and work closely with Bar Management to coordinate seamless service.